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Sandy Springs Gets Fresh with New FROOTS Restaurant
Tsedale Tadesse recently opened her first Froots restaurant in Atlanta. Froots is a quick service concept featuring fresh and healthy foods including fruit smoothies, wraps and salads. - December 04, 2008 - Froots
Figaro's Announces New Executive Vice President
Rick Glenn Promoted to EVP of Figaro’s Pizza. - December 04, 2008 - Figaro’s Pizza
The New No.1 Waldorf Christmas Web Site Has All ‘Yule’ Want at Christmas Time
The re-invention of the Number 1 Waldorf Christmas web site is proving to be very popular mainly due to Jayne Waldorf’s awareness of the current economic climate and her love of Christmas which shines from pages of the web site. - December 03, 2008 - Waldorf Christmas
Keller Estate Winery Names New Winemaker
Sonoma Coast-based winery Keller Estate is proud to welcome Ross Cobb, who will become the new Keller Estate winemaker on December 1st, 2008. A graduate of the University of California at Santa Cruz, Ross Cobb has been making wines since 1989 and is a self-confessed Pinot Noir fanatic. Keller... - December 03, 2008 - Keller Estate
My Private Chef Dishes Up Great Taste for the Holidays at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store
Chef Christopher Tong, of the upscale Chicago private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, will demonstrate how to prepare an elegant meal for the holiday season and beyond. On Friday, December 12, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. - December 02, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Extruder IPF Incorporated Introduces FDA Approved 100% Post Consumer Recycled PET Thermo Form Roll Stock
IPF Inc. an extruder of specialty films, has expanded their line of environmentally responsible thermo form sheeting with ECO-THERM and ECO-THERM BD PET. Produced 100% from reclaimed and reprocessed plastic drink bottles, material can also be produced so it is biodegradable and compostable. Both materials are recyclable. High clarity, strong and cost competitive, material can replace PVC, OPS and APET. - December 01, 2008 - IPF Inc.
So Bright, LLC Launches New Line of Organic Pet Treats
So Bright, LLC rolled out its new line of organic, holistic, and all-natural pet treats recently. Treats are available in three recipes for dogs and cats. - November 28, 2008 - So Bright, LLC
Damas Launches Fulla Jewellery Line for Kids for the First Time in the Middle East
Sparkling new collection to adorn little darlings - November 27, 2008 - NewBoy FZCO
CLA Approved by the FDA as Food Product
CLA is a natural supplement that was recently approved for use as a food product by the FDA. This Omega-6 fatty acid has been found to promote fat burning and weight loss and may possess anti-carcinogenic properties. - November 27, 2008 - Allmax Nutrition
Happy Black Friday 2008 – ALLMAX Nutrition Promotes Incredible Deals
ALLMAX Nutrition offers some great deals and sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, including free shipping on all orders over $70. - November 27, 2008 - Allmax Nutrition
Around the World in 80 Sips Calls Magna Praemia Top New Zealand Bordeaux Blend
New wine guide lauds Destiny Bay for producing country’s top Bordeaux blend. - November 27, 2008 - Destiny Bay Wines
ABB’s New Speed Stack® Powder Packets Pack a Punch
ABB’s convenient new Speed Stack® powdered packets add new meaning to the phrase ‘pour it on.’ - November 27, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Just in Time for the Holidays, Giant-Fortune-Cookies.com Launches Giant Gingerbread Fortune Cookies
Personalized Fortune Cookies Make an Unforgettable Gift for Friends, Family or Clients. - November 26, 2008 - Fancy Fortune Cookies
Celebrity Chef to Make Personal Appearance
Celebrity Chef Lou Petrozza of Fox TV’s Hell’s Kitchen fame, appearing at Cheeburger Cheeburger on Sanibel Island, Florida. Thousands of people across America were rooting for Executive Chef Lou Petrozza to win in last season's nail-biter reality TV show Hell’s Kitchen. Now you... - November 25, 2008 - Cheeburger Cheeburger Restaurants, Inc.
StartupNation Honors Nation’s Top Home-Based businesses
Leslie Haywood Founder and President of Charmed Life Products LLC, inventor of Grill Charms™ has been recognized by StartupNation (http://www.startupnation.com) as one of the top businesses in its annual Home Based 100 competition under the category of Most Innovative. Many of the... - November 25, 2008 - Grill Charms by Charmed Life Products LLC
ON’s Aurora Production Facility Receives Superior AIB Rating
ON’s Aurora, Illinois, manufacturing facility received a Superior rating after a recent AIB International GMP Certification. The same facility is also NSF GMP Registered. - November 23, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
ABB® Supports 2008 NPC Nationals in a Very Big Way
This weekend, it’s Super Heavyweight Bodybuilder versus Light Heavyweight Bodybuilder – both ABB® Athletes – at the NPC Nationals in Atlanta. - November 22, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Celebrity Chef Irving Brown II Returns to His Chicago Roots
Celebrity Chef Irving Brown II Returns to His Chicago Roots - November 22, 2008 - The GoodLife Personal Chef
Body Restaurant and Lounge Set to Open in the Newly Revived and Revamped "West Harlem Restaurant Row"
The opening of tasty modern american cuisine restaurant in the newly renovated West Harlem Restaurant Row. - November 21, 2008 - BODY
World’s Leading Fine Wine Publisher Dedicates Three Magazines to Campaign Against Climate Change
A world-first wine photography exhibition in support of action against climate change is featured in the current issues of FINE’s European, American and Scandinavian FINE Wine Magazines. The exhibition is the first photography exhibition to appear simultaneously around the world distributed... - November 21, 2008 - FINE Publishing Helsinki Ltd
ZizZazz Giving ZizZazz Explosive Energy for Free
ZizZazz Explosive Energy Mix is ready to prove itself to the mass market by offering a free trial to anyone that visits www.zizzazz.com. The free trial will give consumers the opportunity to try ZizZazz at not cost for one month. Each person that participates in the free trial will be given a 28ct box of ZizZazz Explosive Energy Mix. - November 21, 2008 - ZizZazZ
ON’s Pro Complex® Augmented Protein System Goes Natural
ON’s invites serious bodybuilders and strength athletes to follow the natural path to lean mass gains with new Natural Pro Complex® Augmented Protein System. - November 21, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Christmas Hampers Carry a Wish
Christmas is always a special time of year, especially for Christmas Hamper businesses. One business owner has a very special wish for this Christmas. - November 20, 2008 - Little Pixie Gifts
Online Gift Basket Retailer Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Product Giveaway
All Occasion Gift Baskets, Inc. is shaking up the holiday season early with a Classic Gourmet Gift Basket Giveaway for all orders placed through December 31, 2008. - November 20, 2008 - AOG Baskets
Economizing a Thanksgiving Feast: Tips from Professional Caterers
If time and money have been difficult to come by this Thanksgiving, Events of Excellence, a professional catering company with over thirty years of experience, has found solutions to plan a stress-free Thanksgiving feast in our high paced, budgeted economy. - November 20, 2008 - Events of Excellence Catering and Event Planning
World Barista Championship Announces New Judges Certification Workshops
Two new judges certification workshops will be held in Long Beach, California and Melbourne, Australia for applicants who aspire to judge at the 2009 World Barista Championship (WBC) competition in Atlanta. - November 20, 2008 - World Barista Championship UK Ltd
World Barista Championship Launches Search for Executive Director
World Barista Championship UK Ltd. has launched a worldwide search to fill the newly created position of executive director. - November 20, 2008 - World Barista Championship UK Ltd
Picholine Introduces a New Fall Menu; Chef-Proprietor Terrance Brennan Adds New Tasting Menus and a New Kitchen Brigade
Terrance Brennan, Chef-Proprietor of Picholine, a two-Michelin star restaurant, introduces his most inspired fall menu yet, including a new seven-course Game Tasting Menu and a first-ever sixteen-course Chef’s Tasting Menu. In 2007, Brennan sold Artisanal Premium Cheese, the wholesale and... - November 19, 2008 - Picholine
LS Club in Prague - the New Home for CEOs
Situated on a quiet cobble-stone street, in a non-descript building, man can find Prague’s newest haunt for the business elite of Central Europe’s capital. - November 19, 2008 - LS Club Ltd.
2009 Scovie Awards Recognizes Panamanian Company for Product Excellence
When the results of the 2009 Scovie Awards, the world's leading recognition for hot and spicy products, were announced, Litha Amaryliss Wilson of ALISINA, S.A. was excited to get the call from the competition organizers. - November 19, 2008 - ALISINA, S.A.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Christmas Gifts and Gift Baskets Save Christmas
Are you already dreading the daunting task of finding the perfect Christmas gift for all of the people on your list? Relax. The Cookie Cupboard, with the help of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, will help light the way to the best Christmas ever. - November 19, 2008 - The Elegant Cookie, LLC
Snooth Announces Release of Analytics for Retailers and Wineries
Retail and winery partners of Snooth given access to powerful decision making information on wines they produce and sell. - November 18, 2008 - Snooth
Happi House Restaurants Launch New Prototype Store
San Francisco Bay Area-based fast casual concept poised to resume franchising redesigns its restaurants; upgrades style. - November 18, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Shabtai Gourmet Gluten Free Bakery Makes Gluten Free Brownie Bites and Wins Best New Kosher for Passover Dessert at Kosherfest 2008. Their desserts are Dairy Free too.
Shabtai Gourmet Gluten Free Bakery wins Best New Kosher for Passover Dessert at Kosherfest 2008 in the Meadowlands, NJ. This Allergen Free bakery bakes desserts that are gluten free, casein free, lactose free, soy free, dairy free, corn free, and certified Kosher Parve. Their sweets are available at fine health food stores, and they are currently offering free shipping on their website www.shabtai-gourmet.com - November 17, 2008 - Shabtai Gourmet Gluten Free Bakery
Blanche’s Baby Introduces Mother’s Pecan Cake
Toni Falk Turczyn announces the launch of her new company, Blanche’s Baby, offering traditional homemade specialties. The company’s first product, Mother’s Pecan Cake, is currently available online for shipment throughout the United States at the company’s website,... - November 16, 2008 - Blanche's Baby
John Hansen a Natural for Bodybuilding Hall of Fame
Optimum Nutrition Athlete, Mr. Natural Olympia and two-time Natural Mr. Universe John Hansen has been inducted into the Natural Bodybuilding Hall of Fame. - November 16, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Dr. Smoothie Brands with Cafe Essentials Specialty Beverage Line is a Sponsor for the Ultimate Barista Challenge Frappe and Smoothie Competitions
Dr. Smoothie Brands is a full line gourmet beverage company manufacturing shelf stable, natural crushed fruit smoothie concentrates and powdered cocoa, mocha, latte and chai blends. In addition, Dr. Smoothie manufactures nutritional blends ranging from whole food nutrition bars to a full range of nutritional supplements, including medically endorsed products like The Complete Meal. For more information on the Dr. Smoothie product line, please contact them at 888-466-9941. - November 15, 2008 - Dr. Smoothie
ON Welcomes NPC Bodybuilder Tobias Young as Athlete
Up and coming NPC Bodybuilder, Tobias Young, joins the ON Athletes team and looks forward to even greater gains – in the gym and on the stage. - November 15, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Stevi B’s Makes Mom the Hero at Mealtimes in Columbia with Grand Reopening of Area’s First Location
Restaurant Reopens with Huge Fanfare from Local Residents, Fort Jackson Families and the Business Lunch Crowd. - November 15, 2008 - Stevi B’s, Columbia
Cottonwood Grille Turns Local, Fresh Ingredients Into Competitive Advantage
While industry struggles, restaurant attracts guests by keeping its own purchasing dollars in Idaho. - November 14, 2008 - Cottonwood Grille
Wisconsinmade.com is Re-Launched with a New Web Design
Wisconsinmade.com has just re-launched its web store with an updated graphics design and new, user-friendly features. - November 14, 2008 - Wisconsinmade.com
Interactive Diet Planning Website Launches; Caters to Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Wheat Free Meals
Preparing allergy-friendly meals that are healthy and well balanced is quick and simple thanks to MealPlansWithout.com. - November 14, 2008 - Hasty Chef, Inc.
Optimum Nutrition Achieves NSF International Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Registration
GMP Registration with highly respected NSF International is further evidence of Optimum Nutrition’s ongoing commitment to exemplifying the very highest standards. - November 14, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Pink Tiki Drink to Support the Queen’s Cancer Center
Pink Tiki’s launch and Queens Cancer Center, given VIP passes for donors, volunteers, and survivors. - November 13, 2008 - Tiki's Grill & Bar
Growth in Healthy Catering for School Canteens on Target for 2009
Healthy Catering Company, Fresh n Fast Group Australia, Announces NSW/ACT Education Section Expansion Plans. - November 13, 2008 - Fresh n Fast Group Australia
Hartleys Farm Foods Adopts Radical Sanitising System
Hartleys Farm Foods has installed the revolutionary new Radical advanced sanitising system in its production facility in Nelson, Lancashire. The Radical system uses advanced oxidising technology to ensure the company’s food preparation facility is completely sanitized and free from... - November 13, 2008 - Radical
Holiday Music Fills the Air at the Independence Visitor Center Corporation
The holiday season has once again arrived in the Philadelphia region, and Independence Visitor Center asks visitors and locals alike to start the holiday season at the Center. Gather at Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th & Market Streets, to experience holiday fun at the heart of Independence Mall. - November 12, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Celebrate the Holidays with the Independence Visitor Center Corporation
The holiday season has once again arrived in the Philadelphia region, and Independence Visitor Center wants visitors and locals alike to start the holiday season at the Center. Gather at Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th & Market Streets, to experience all the holiday fun at the heart of Independence Mall. - November 12, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Black Friday Specials at the Independence Visitor Center
Black Friday sales and specials aren’t exclusive to malls this year. Independence Visitor Center will also be a part of the action. Friday, November 28, 2008 take a break from your holiday shopping and make a stop at the Independence Visitor Center or skip the shopping altogether and Start at the Center. All day, when you rent one Historic Philadelphia GPS guided walking tour receive the second rental for half off and there will be discounts for Saturday’s Breakfast with Ben offered. - November 12, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Thanksgiving Weekend Festivities Come to Independence Mall and the Historic District
As we kick off the official start of the holiday season with the celebration of Thanksgiving, Independence Visitor Center encourages everyone to Start at the Center and discover all that Independence Mall and the entire Historic District have to offer this Thanksgiving Weekend. - November 12, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center